Thai Omelette Recipe: Kai Jeow Moo Sub

"I'm not much of a cook, but I can make an omelette." That's what we often hear from kitchen novices in Thailand, implying their cooking skills are very minimal. An omelette, in Thai culinary culture, is one of the most basic dishes for children or beginners to master before moving on to more complex cooking. For Thais, being able to make a perfect omelette isn't something to brag about; it's virtually equivalent to announcing, "Hey, I know how to boil water!" Having said that, I am, by no means, suggesting that a Thai omelette is boring or unpalatable. Even though it entails such simple cooking techniques, it's still a delightful dish to enjoy. Below are my favorite Thai omelette recipe (aka "kai jeow moo sub"), some helpful cooking tips, nutrition facts, and tidbits about the Thai omelette tradition.

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Cook Time

Prep time: 5 min

Cook time: 10 min

Ready in: 15 min

Yields: about 2 servings

Ingredients

4 large eggs

3 tbsps finely chopped shallot

a handful of chopped spinach

1 cup lean ground pork

3 tsps soy sauce

a few cilantro leaves

2 tbsps vegetable oil

Sriracha sauce, optional

Variation Suggestions

Onion or green onion can be used instead of shallot. Don't be afraid to experiment. Use whichever ingredient you like best.

Replacing ground pork with lean ground chicken or turkey can cut down on calories. Chopped shrimp is another yummy and healthy alternative you might want to keep in mind.

Feel free to substitute another veggie for spinach. Kale, tomato and basil are some lovely options.

How to Make a Thai Omelette

Beat eggs in a large bowl until frothy.

Add shallot, spinach, ground pork and soy sauce.

Mix together with a fork until the omelette batter is well-blended.

Heat oil in a skillet or a wok over medium heat.

Pour your Thai omelette batter onto the hot skillet.

Cook for about 3 - 5 minutes on each side, or until each side turns golden brown.

Remove from stove and sprinkle cilantro leaves on top of the omelette.

Serve hot with steamed rice and Sriracha sauce (optional).

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Frying omelette in a wok | Source

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Thai Omelette Cooking Tips

Make sure to beat the eggs very well. The more you beat them, the lighter and fluffier your omelette will be.

The most difficult part of making a Thai omelette, believe it or not, is flipping. Because it has such a soft and light texture, the omelette can easily fall apart during this process. (It has happened to me many, many, many times.) Using a large wok instead of a flat skillet has proven to be helpful for me; the curved form of the wok makes it a bit easier to flip the omelette. Also, making a smaller omelette can help beginners avoid the flipping blunder. For this recipe, you may simply divide the omelette into two portions, and cook one batch at a time.

Thai Omelette - Calorie and Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: half an omelette

Calories

460

Calories from Fat

252

% Daily Value *

Fat 28 g

43%

Saturated fat 5 g

25%

Unsaturated fat 13 g

Carbohydrates 6 g

2%

Protein 49 g

98%

Cholesterol 424 mg

141%

Sodium 509 mg

21%

* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change
depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been
professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.

Thai Omelette Fun Facts

A Thai omelette is like an Italian frittata without cheese.

Thai home cooks don't usually prepare an omelette for a single serving, but to be divided and shared among a group of diners, like a pizza. In restaurants, however, individual-serving omelettes are more common.

Unlike in American culture, an omelette is not mainly considered a breakfast in Thailand, but a great main course for any meal.

A Thai omelette is traditionally served with steamed rice. It isn't something most Thais would eat on its own.

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Om Paramapoonya 4 years ago

@Kathryn Stratford - Thanks so much, Kathryn. I'm glad you enjoyed this article. Well, I used to be one of those people who could only cook basic stuff, like omelettes, fried eggs and toast. Despite growing up with a grandmother who was such an amazing chef, I wasn't interested in cooking when I was younger. I started to really enjoy being in the kitchen when I was in my late twenties. It's never too late for anyone to adopt a passion for cooking, I think. :)

Kathryn 4 years agofrom Manchester, Connecticut

Mmm, I love omelettes, although I can't imagine having it without cheese. It's an interesting idea to serve it with rice. I have had egg dishes for meals other than breakfast before.

I like your intro, the part about being proud of making an omelette in Thailand is like being proud about knowing how to boil water. That is too funny! It's great that most people there know how to cook a little, though. I have known people that don't know how to do much beyond making toast.

Thanks for sharing this with us, and I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

~ Kathryn

torrilynn 4 years ago

You are more than welcome

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Om Paramapoonya 4 years ago

@randomcreative - Thanks, Rose. Yeah, I think an omelette is considered a basic dish in a lot of countries. Hope you try this recipe sometime :)

Rose Clearfield 4 years agofrom Milwaukee, Wisconsin

An omelette is considered one of the most basic recipes to learn in America, too. It's a great place for beginner chefs to start. I didn't know that there was a Thai style omelette and learned so much from the article. The recipe looks delicious!

The omelette looks wonderful and the ingredients makes me think it is very good. I think it is a 5 star meal. The Thia culture information was very interesing also. I think I will try this recipe and appreciate you posting it for us. Voted up.

Susan 4 years agofrom India

Great Omelette Recipe. I am feeling hungry now by looking at it. Thank you for sharing. Voted up.

peachy 4 years agofrom Home Sweet Home

another great recipe from our friend. I love eggs. Never try on mixing meat and spinach in eggs. However, it sure looks good in your picture. Gonna try them today for lunch. Rice and eggs do go well together. thanks for sharing

torrilynn 4 years ago

Thanks foe this authentic thai omelette recipe! I really love how its nutritious, i love the photos, and i love how its from another culture. Voted up and shared !